Extremely complex civilizations were developing along the banks of rivers throughout the world by 3000 BCE: the Tigris and Euphrates River in Mesopotamia, the Nile River in Egypt, the Indus River Valley and the Huang He River in China. Rivers not only provided protection, but also fertile soil left over from the silt deposited during periods of flooding. In addition, trade among settlements was facilitated by the rivers, helping them to flourish.
History will be made during this time. Literally. The development of writing brought human society into the age of history as records for the first time are kept and narratives recorded.
Although people were living throughout the world, the first organized civilizations developed along four great river valleys. This section of AP World History + Art will examine the art in each of the four river valleys in Asia and Africa.
Next: Mesopotamia--The World's First Civilization.
Updated: August 14, 2014
History will be made during this time. Literally. The development of writing brought human society into the age of history as records for the first time are kept and narratives recorded.
Although people were living throughout the world, the first organized civilizations developed along four great river valleys. This section of AP World History + Art will examine the art in each of the four river valleys in Asia and Africa.
Next: Mesopotamia--The World's First Civilization.
Updated: August 14, 2014
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